Articles filed under State Legislature
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Prosecutors don’t oppose release of timeline in foster child’s deathAug 02, 2025 4:00 am - The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services for weeks has said it is deferring to local prosecutors in its refusal to release a timeline in the case of an 18-year-old who died in foster care. But local prosecutors, the St. Clair County state’s attorney’s office, say they do not oppose release of the information.
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Illinois State Police: 225 stolen vehicles were recovered in recent anti-theft campaignAug 02, 2025 4:00 am - Illinois police crack down on vehicle theft - 225 stolen vehicles recovered and 15 firearms seized.
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Kelly leans on experience in Illinois’ Democratic Senate primaryAug 02, 2025 4:00 am - Congresswoman Robin Kelly cites an ability to pass legislation as why voters should choose her in crowded Democratic primary for an open U.S. Senate seat.
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Trump administration requests voter data from Illinois electionsAug 02, 2025 4:00 am - The Trump administration has asked Illinois election officials for a copy of the state’s voter registration database, including sensitive data about individual voters and...
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Republican Kate McGrath to run for 29th state Senate seatAug 01, 2025 2:40 pm - Deerfield resident Kate McGrath on Friday announced she’ll seek the Republican nomination for the 29th state Senate District seat in 2026.
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State Rep. Nabeela Syed announces campaign for Illinois SenateJul 31, 2025 12:02 pm - Democratic state Rep. Nabeela Syed of Inverness will run for the state Senate in 2026.
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State Sen. Mark Walker won’t seek reelection in 2026Jul 29, 2025 5:08 pm - Illinois State Sen. Mark L. Walker announced Tuesday he will not seek reelection next year.
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Mundelein’s Henning sets sights on Johnson’s state Senate seatJul 25, 2025 12:29 pm - A Mundelein resident who ran for the state House last year has announced he’ll campaign for the state Senate in 2026.
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State Sen. DeWitte won’t seek reelectionJul 19, 2025 12:04 pm - State Sen. Don DeWitte of St. Charles will not seek re-election to the 33rd District seat in 2026.
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Intoxicating hemp remains unregulated in Illinois following legislative inactionJul 19, 2025 4:00 am - Illinois lawmakers have failed to reach consensus on regulating intoxicating hemp products over the past three years, causing uncertainty for the state's hemp industry and friction with the legal cannabis industry.